Chiropractic for Babies in La Crosse WI

Do we adjust babies? Yes!  We love to see babies in the office. Chiropractic adjustments are safe and gentle, and help babies develop optimally. Many parents notice a big difference after bringing their babies in for care. Adjustments for babies in La Crosse WI help with latching, sleep, digestion, reaching milestones, and more!

Chiropractic For Babies in La Crosse WI

Sometimes, people are surprised that babies or kids would need chiropractic care. Babies may not be under the same stressors that adults are, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have stress. Their brains, bodies, and nervous systems are developing at top speed and they are having new experiences daily. During the first 5 years of life, children create more neural pathways (connections in the brain) than at any other time in their life. Making sure that their spines are aligned (allowing interference-free communication between the brain and the body) is vital to optimal development.

babies can have misalignments

It is common for babies to experience stress right on the first day they come into the world. Starting with the birthing process, there is pressure put onto their spines and an extreme change in environments. Babies often have misalignments in the cervical spine after birth. This can affect nursing, sleeping, evenly turning the head, their ability to relax, digestion, or and much more. A gentle adjustment can correct the misalignment and allow the baby to relax and function the way they are supposed to. Babies also go through physical stress during the growing process. Imagine how hard their little bodies are working to learn new movements, and develop muscles and skills to roll over, crawl, stand, and walk. Not to mention all the little tumbles they take! If there is a misalignment in the spine, muscles and other areas other the body may be affected and not work symmetrically. The misalignments can interrupt the information that the brain is trying to send and receive to and from the rest of the body. Adjustments help the spine stay in the proper position for optimal development of all parts of the body. Little misalignments are a pretty big deal. Regular adjustments are vital to a healthy and thriving child. Next time you want to do something to help your baby have the best shot at optimal development, call the chiropractor.